Online Tools for Group Work

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Working in a group presents unique challenges, like… Collaboration Publishing Group Projects

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],These observations about the nature of collaboration that may help inform your approach to group work: From: http://reflectionskmoi.blogspot.com/2009/12/8-things-you-need-to-know-about.html Collaboration

Task Roles : Initiator / Contributor, Information Seeker or Giver, Opinion Seeker or Giver, Elaborator, Co-ordinator, Orienter, Evaluator / Critic, Energizer, Procedural Technician, Recorder Personal / Social Roles : Encourager, Harmonizer, Compromiser, Gatekeeper / Expediter, Observer / Commentator, Follower Individualistic / Dysfunctional Roles : Aggressor, Blocker, Recognition Seeker, Self-confessor, Disrupter, Dominator, Help Seeker, Special Interest Pleader What kind of group member are you? Who do you need to work with to complement your skills? (Benne and Sheats' Group Roles: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_85.htm ) Group Projects

Image from: http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/please-do-not-disturb-mind-mapping/ MIND-MAPPING

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From: http://www.buzanworld.com/Mind_Maps.htm Mind-mapping

For an overview of mind-mapping and examples, check out: http://www.buzanworld.com/Mind_Maps.htm http://blog.iqmatrix.com/mind-map/how-to-mind-map-a-beginners-guide Some free, online mind-mapping tools: http://www.gliffy.com http://bubbl.us http://www.mindmeister.com http://www.thinkature.com Mind-mapping

Image from www.zdnet.com/ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],BLOGS

How would writing an assignment for a blog be different than writing a "traditional" assignment? Image from www.coxandforkum.com BLOGS

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image from www.digitalbirmingham.co.uk BLOGS

Some popular FREE blogging programs are: BLOGS

Image by Andrew Weldon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],wiki = online notebook Easy access to online pages means many people (or one person) can create and share information WIKIS

Image from www.wiki.nasa.gov WIKIS

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image from http://freshome.com A wiki can be a great organizer for your entire academic portfolio . WIKIS

Some Products Available for FREE (depending on usage): … but free usually comes with limitations or a cost (i.e. ads) WIKIS

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Google Docs provides LIMITED versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint These versions do not have all the features of MS products. Collaborative Documents

collaborative docs = communal files Many people can work on them SIMULTANEOUSLY . These are all free products which offer collaborative documents in various forms: Collaborative Documents

16 large-file sharing apps available here! http://www.filedropper.com/ http://www.driveway.com/ http://www.zshare.net/ 5GB limit 500MB limit 1GB limit ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],large-file sharing = BIG online mailbox/file cabinet Large-File Sharing

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Social Bookmarking

Input tags to find sites Your tags Bookmarks/Favorites/Links/Sites # of users who bookmarked this site, Click to see their tags, add history of site Tags attached to this site Social Bookmarking

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http://www.toobla.com/ Social Bookmarking

custom search engines = Google by topic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Custom Search Engines

http://www.rollyo.com/ Custom Search Engines

Add up to 25 URLs Custom Search Engines

Google also offers a custom search engine. DOESN’T have the social networking component of Rollyo. DOES allow more than 25 URLs. DOES feature a widget to add search box for your customized engine to a website. Custom Search Engines

Once in awhile, you might actually meet your group! Facilitate face-to-face meetings with: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Group Meetings

Academic Integrity If you include someone else’s in your assignment, you MUST credit the source. A few final reminders:

Privacy Be sure to check the settings of any online tools you use for MAXIMUM SECURITY ! A few final reminders:

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